IELTS Examiner Minimum Professional Requirements

Examiner applicants are required to meet the Minimum Professional Requirements (MPRs) in three areas, as outlined
below.

1. Recognised Qualifications
An undergraduate degree or qualification(s) that can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

AND

OR EFL / ESOL related OR

A degree in Education (if
A TEFL/TESOL qualification studies completed as part
supported by an
from a recognised institution of an undergraduate / post
undergraduate degree
(at minimum certificate graduate award course
which includes studies
level) from a recognised
focused on English
institution (minimum
language)
certificate level equivalent)

2. Teaching Experience
A minimum of three years full-time relevant teaching experience (or equivalent part time) is required*. The majority of
this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over).

If an applicant’s EFL / ESOL qualification is at certificate level (or equivalent), one of the three years full-time teaching
experience must be post EFL / ESOL certificate qualification. If the EFL / ESOL qualification is at Diploma level or
higher, teaching experience post EFL / ESOL qualification is not required

* Note: ‘Full-time teaching’ is classified as a minimum of 14 hours of face-to-face teaching per week

3. Professional Attributes and Interpersonal Skills

An IELTS Examiner is expected to have the following professional attributes and interpersonal skills:
1. Completes tasks accurately and in sufficient detail
2. Observes the need for confidentiality and security
3. Responds positively to guidance and advice
4. Acts professionally at all times
5. Communicates effectively with colleagues and candidates and treats others with respect
6. Is sensitive to cultural differences

NOTE: Examiners are required to adhere to a Code of Practice and Confidentiality Undertaking and follow all directives from the Centre
Administrator and Examiner Trainer. Information will be provided to applicants once recruitment and training have been successfully
completed.

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